A gourmet BBQ was catered for us by Grillmaster MXMI, who also shared his tales of dangerous battles with mythic sea creatures. Laura Zinger (Director, ‘Proceed and Be Bold!‘) impressed all in attendance when she summoned a cloud of moths from a spigot. Once bellies were full and potions had been drank, We, the Mighty Beings of the Kingdom of Nawizopaati, ascended to the Brain Kitchen Theatre and partook in a screening/ancient sweatbox ritual meant to induce illumination.

As a prelude to our feature, we were proud to screen Episode One of the Four Eyed Monsters Podcast, by Arin Crumley and Susan Buice. For those unfamiliar with Four-Eyed Monsters and it’s historic significance in the albeit abbreviated history of independent online film distribution, do investigate further.

~A POEM TITLED~“Sermon to the First Assembly of the Mighty Beings of the Kingdom of Nawizopaati”

We assemble, HERE
at the Temple of Nawizopaati
Let it be known (and echoed thruout!)
THIS IS NOT NAWIZOPAATI, no no
Nawizopaati is a moment midswirl
Two Kastles sandstorming world 2 world
heeling behind clouds of music and show
(which are of course the smallest of the small in the galaxy of Nawizopaati)
And here we summon you, Great Kingdom of Nawizopaati,
Under the protective gaze of the Mighty GOBEARS
May we carry Nawizopaati in our hearts always
and forever reside in the lee of the Eddy of Dinadoo…GOBEARSXOX

The response: 60,000 downloads in 48 hours! He’s now had offers to produce his work in as many as 11 different countries. All he’s requesting is credit for the original work (but even that is unnecessary).

This is an example of creative commons at work. Daisey’s insured himself audiences worldwide as a result of this. Why can’t Hollywood think of making similar generous examples instead of trying to squelch indie producers like us?

If you are in Chicago, Daisey will be performing “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” at The Chicago Theatre in conjunction with WBEZ Chicago and hosted with Q&A by Ira Glass.

FREE MEDIA!

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What is transmedia? We like to think of it as:
VIDZ PIX TXT TRAX.
We advocate for independent artists and content creators. We produce live events to strengthen the local arts community. We also organize our own original transmedia productions.
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